Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has dismissed comparisons between Paulo Dybala and Lionel Messi saying that it is unnecessary following his side’s recent blockbuster Champions League clash with Barcelona.
After coming off the bench and scoring in the weekend’s 3-2 defeat at Sampdoria, Dybala started at Allianz Stadium on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old was questioned for missing two important penalties in October, but Allegri insisted he was not concerned by any slump.
However, the Bianconeri boss was also quick to scupper similarities between Dybala’s playing style and that of his Argentina team-mate.
“Paulo is a lot younger and still needs time to develop his game,” Allegri told reporters.
“They both use their left foot but they are very different physically and in the way that they move the ball around the pitch.
“Paulo started the season very well, but then he had a dip in form when he missed two penalties. But it’s typical to have these ups and downs.
“He will still continue to
take penalties for us, as he is still growing as a player.”
